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March 5, 2021 These veterans spent years battling PTSD. Covid thrust them back into their darkest days. By Kit Ramgopal, Kenzi Abou-Sabe and Cynthia McFadden The pandemic has put unprecedented strain on everyone's mental health, but the crisis has been particularly agonizing for some military veterans already suffering from PTSD. The massive loss of life and fear of an unseen threat have been triggers for vets grappling with combat-related trauma. And while isolation is a natural tendency for many with PTSD, experts say it can be harmful in the long term. Read more A third stimulus check is in the Covid relief bill. Here's how to get your full payment. By Sahil Kapur | Read more A vaccination at your door? J&J quickly spurs new ways to distribute shots By David Ingram | Read more Asians were thought to be the 'model minority.' Then came 'receipt culture.' By Claire Wang | Read more OPINION Violence against Asian Americans means we must fight for ourselves, not just pursue success By Xiao Wang | Read more Swirling mass of plasma raining electrons observed above Earth for first time By Denise Chow | Read more Federal judge rules states acted too late to ratify Equal Rights Amendment By Pete Williams | Read more Creator behind viral Tom Cruise deepfakes says they're a warning By Bianca Britton | Read more Meghan tells Oprah it's 'liberating' to speak out after leaving royal family with Prince Harry By Henry Austin | Read more Viral video: NYC woman discovers empty apartment behind bathroom mirror By Wilson Wong | Read more Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112   This is an automated email. Do not reply directly to this email. Privacy | Unsubscribe | More NBC Newsletters | Contact View in browser